Future of Coaching - Calls for Coaches to Support Emotional and Social Skills

Explore the future of coaching in this comprehensive conference talk that emphasizes the importance of developing emotional and social skills in athletes. Delve into discussions led by prominent figures in sports and education, including former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and professional athletes. Examine the critical role coaches play in shaping young athletes' personal growth beyond wins and losses. Gain insights from youth athletes sharing their perspectives and learn about new resources designed to help coaches promote social and emotional development. Discover how the athlete-coach relationship can be leveraged to create lasting positive impacts on young people's lives and explore the potential for redefining success in sports coaching.

Speakers at the event will include former U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, University of Maryland men’s soccer coach Sasho Cirovski, Washington Mystics player Natasha Cloud and freelance writer Linda Flanagan author of “How Effective Sports Coaches Help Students Feel Understood at School”. Programming is from 10:15 a.m. to p.m., with lunch available after the conclusion of the program. Please RSVP here to attend in person.
10:15- am: Welcome Remarks
-11 am: The Role of Coaches in Society
11- am: Importance of Coaching Social and Emotional Skills in Youth Sports
11:05- am: Presenting the Calls for Coaches
11:20- am: Conversation with Arne Duncan
am-12 pm: What I Wish My Coach Knew
12- pm: Coaching Social and Emotional Skills
12:25- pm: Closing Remarks
-1 pm: Lunch served in 8th floor lobby area